YUSEI KIKUCHI #16 - PITCHER - LOS ANGELES ANGELS
0-3  W-L  •
1.58  WHIP  •
5.81  ERA 
#16 - PITCHER - LOS ANGELES ANGELS
0-3 W-L
1.58 WHIP
5.81 ERA
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Seattle visits Cleveland, aims to build on Kikuchi's strong showing

Seattle looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Yusei Kikuchi
JUNE 13, 2021 • Associated Press
Tosses seven scoreless frames Kikuchi didn't factor into the decision Saturday against Cleveland despite tossing seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits and three walks while fanning six.
Impact Kikuchi was in line to get the win Saturday until Rafael Montero blew the save in the bottom of the ninth, but that shouldn't hide the fact that the left-hander delivered one of his best performances of the season despite the fact he dealt with a knee problem throughout the week. The Japanese hurler has given up two or fewer runs in three of his last four starts, and he's scheduled to take the mound next week at home against the Rays.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians rally in 9th, top Mariners on throwing error in 10th

César Hernández scored on a throwing error by pitcher Paul Sewald in the 10th inning, completing the Cleveland Indians’ rally for a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners
JUNE 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Indians host the Mariners following Civale's strong outing

Cleveland looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Aaron Civale
JUNE 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Civale dominates for 9th win, Indians blank Mariners 7-0

Aaron Civale gave up a single to start the game before dominating Seattle’s light-hitting lineup for eight innings, leading the Cleveland Indians past the Mariners 7-0
JUNE 12, 2021 • Associated Press
Expected to make next start Kikuchi (knee) is fully expected to make his next scheduled start on Saturday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Impact The left-hander has been on the mend since taking a comebacker on his right knee during his start Saturday against the Angels. Kikuchi was officially diagnosed with a bone bruise and inflammation in the immediate aftermath of the injury, but it appears he's continued to make consistent enough progress to allow manager Scott Servais to confirm his pitcher's availability for Saturday's road turn against the Indians.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Haase homers in 1st and helps Tigers beat Mariners 5-3

Eric Haase hit a two-run homer in the first inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3
JUNE 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Shows improvement Sunday Manager Scott Servais said Sunday that Kikuchi (knee) is experiencing minimal swelling and is feeling better than expected after being hit by a comebacker during his start in Satur...
Impact Kikuchi was diagnosed with a bone bruise and inflammation in his right knee after being struck in the fifth inning by a David Fletcher line drive. Despite his positivity about Kikuchi's condition, Servais wouldn't confirm whether the southpaw will be able to make his next start, which is currently set for Saturday in Cleveland.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners Get Bad News With Yusei Kikuchi Injury Update The Seattle Mariners haven't had much luck this season, sitting in third place in the AL West at 29-31 on the year. That bad luck continued...
JUNE 6, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Yusei Kikuchi hurt, the last thing the oft-injured Mariners need The Mariners announced that Yusei Kikuchi had a right knee contusion/bone bruise and that a closer look Sunday morning seemed likely.
JUNE 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Yusei Kikuchi hurt, the last thing the oft-injured Mariners needed The Mariners announced that Yusei Kikuchi had a right knee contusion/bone bruise and that a closer look Sunday morning seemed likely.
JUNE 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ohtani HR, Angels rally past Mariners 12-5; Kikuchi injured

Shohei Ohtani hit his 16th homer of the season, Taylor Ward hit the go-ahead drive and the Los Angeles Angels rallied past the Seattle Mariners 12-5
JUNE 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Seattle P Kikuchi exits after taking ball off right knee

Seattle Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi took a sharp ground ball off his right knee and left Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning
JUNE 6, 2021 • Associated Press
Kikuchi exits after taking grounder off leg ANAHEIM -- Mariners left-hander Yusei Kikuchi was forced to exit Saturday night's game against the Halos at Angel Stadium with a right knee...
JUNE 6, 2021 • MLB.COM
Diagnosed with knee contusion Kikuchi has been diagnosed with a right knee contusion after being struck by a comebacker and being forced to exit his start against the Angels on Saturday, Jack Harris of the Los...
Impact Kikuchi was helped off by trainers after a David Fletcher comebacker struck him in the fifth inning. All things considered, a knee contusion is far from the worst-case scenario for the southpaw, as it doesn't seem likely to be an issue that keeps him out for an extended period. He can currently be considered questionable to make his next start, which is scheduled to come next weekend in Cleveland.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Struck by comebacker, exits Kikuchi was forced to exit his Saturday start after he was struck on the leg by a comebacker off the bat of David Fletcher in the fifth inning, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact The severity of the injury isn't known at this point, but given that the southpaw was forced to exit, there is at least the possibility that it could be serious. Kikuchi was tagged for four runs (three earned) on five hits while punching out eight across four-plus innings before exiting.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cobb scheduled to start as Los Angeles hosts Seattle

The Mariners will start Yusei Kikuchi on Saturday while the Angels are expected to counter with Alex Cobb
JUNE 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Ohtani fans 10 in 2nd victory, Angels hold off Mariners 3-2

Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings of four-hit ball with a season high-tying 10 strikeouts, and José Rojas hit the go-ahead homer in the Los Angeles Angels’ 3-2 victory over the Sea...
JUNE 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Fans five in win Kikuchi (3-3) allowed two runs on three hits and walk over 6.2 innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over the Rangers.
Impact Kikuchi cruised through six shutout innings before coughing up a two-run blast to Joey Gallo in the seventh. Still, it was enough for the 29-year-old to earn his second straight win. He now owns a 3.88 ERA and a 61:20 K:BB through 62.2 innings this season. Kikuchi is projected to face the Angels on the road next weekend.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kikuchi, Mariners hand Rangers 12th straight road loss, 4-2

Yusei Kikuchi took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning, Kyle Seager homered and the Seattle Mariners sent the Texas Rangers to their 12th straight road loss, 4-2
MAY 30, 2021 • Associated Press
Yusei Kikuchi looks to continue hot pitching in Mariners finale Yusei Kikuchi has been pitching great for the Mariners lately and will look to continue his hot streak in the finale against the Rangers. Yo...
MAY 30, 2021 • SODOMOJO.COM
Ready to pitch Sunday Kikuchi (back) is listed as the Mariners' projected starter for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Impact Kikuchi's inclusion on the pitching schedule implies that he tossed a between-starts bullpen session without incident after his last outing Monday against the Athletics was cut short when he experienced cramping in his lower back. The southpaw still churned out fifth consecutive quality start, giving him a 2.78 ERA over that stretch. He'll close out the week with a favorable matchup against a Rangers offense that ranks 22nd in the majors entering Sunday with a team wRC+ of 93 versus left-handed pitching.
MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers look to break 5-game losing streak against Mariners

Texas heads into the matchup against Seattle in a rut, losers of five straight
MAY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Mariners win 3-2, hand Rangers 11th straight road loss

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MAY 30, 2021 • Associated Press
Expected to make next start Kikuchi (back) was able to play catch without issues before Tuesday's game and is expected to make his next start, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact The left-hander exited Monday's win over the Athletics in the seventh inning due to lower-back cramping, but his ability to throw without issues less than 24 hours later has manager Scott Servais optimistic about the pitcher's chances of making his next start on time. Kikuchi actually began experiencing cramping in his hands early in his start versus Oakland, and the discomfort eventually shifted to his lower back the more he threw.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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